Rose Oils are packed with natural beauty essentials, like anti-inflammatory fatty acids and vitamins A and C. The astringent properties in rosehip oil help to tighten your pores and brighten your skin,

If you’ve been struggling to even out your skin tone or have red blotches you’ve been desperate to fade, this vitamin-packed cocktail is much easier on sensitive skin

Rose oil can help your skin regain elasticity if you’ve noticed some sagging lately. Add a few drops to your face in the morning and again just before bed to help with fresh, younger looking skin without using harsh chemicals.

Witch Hazel isn’t a witch named hazel but a plant that possess some amazing qualities that, witch hazel which is a part of the Hamamelidaceae plant family. Sometimes also called winter bloom, the leaves and bark from the plant are used to make a skin-healing astringent that’s capable of naturally reducing acne, blisters, insect bites, poison ivy, inflammation and much more.

The bark, twigs and leaves of the plant are used to extract active constituents called polyphenols and tannins. They’re then added to alcohol or water to make a concentrated product called witch hazel water, Hamamelis water or distilled witch hazel extract.

That extract is then used as a skin care agent or for medicinal purposes. All of the “stress” that our bodies deal with every day, both internally and externally, shows up on our skin in the form of aging, puffiness, infections, inflammation and sensitivities. That’s why we rely on eating and using natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatories to help curb inflamed and diseased cells.

Jojoba oil is a liquid wax extracted from the nut of an indigenous American shrub.

Jojoba oil is unique in that, unlike most other vegetable oils, it closely resembles sebum, a waxy substance produced by our skin glands, so it can act as a natural skin conditioner.

If you’re troubled by oily scalp or trying hard to mask your shiny forehead and nose under layers of makeup, rubbing in Jojoba oil on the affected parts will give wonderful results. It is counterintuitive to use this oil, or any oil for that matter, on oily skin, but surprisingly Jojoba oil can help reduce oiliness

Jojoba oil has antibacterial properties that help control bacterial growth in the hair follicle. It acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, soothing the irritated skin. When used regularly, Jojoba oil can control acne. The Vitamins A and E in the oil also may have a role in this.

Spinach is literally my favorite vegetable, besides its delicious sophistication, it has amazing health and skincare benefits. he vitamin A in spinach has antioxidant activity. It keeps your skin cells healthy and repairs wounds. One cup of spinach contains 943 micrograms of this nutrient, which is more than the recommended daily value for adults.

Vitamin C is another antioxidant in spinach that works to repair skin cells and keep your skin looking beautiful. You need vitamin C to make collagen, a protein used to manufacture new skin cells. Without adequate vitamin C, you will experience dry, scaly skin. One cup of spinach contains 18 milligrams of vitamin C. Dark circles under your eyes are caused by lack of sleep, genes, nasal congestion, alcohol and aging. Vitamin K is naturally found in spinach. This nutrient is needed for blood clotting and to strengthen blood vessel walls, which helps diminish dark circles. It also keeps your skin clear, reduces skin inflammation and enhances blood circulation.

Orange essential oil is derived from the oils of orange peel, which means all the healing powers that oranges have are going to be even more potent in an essential oil.

Orange essential oil is antiseptic and anti-inflammatory which makes it an ideal ingredient in your skin and hair routine. This oil isn't just for acne-prone skin though: It's been shown to increase the ability to absorb vitamin C, collagen production, and blood flow, all of which are essential for anti-aging. Using skin products with sweet essential oil overtime can smooth wrinkles and decrease the gravity of those not so fine lines.

Yes it may seem cliché for me to talk about to champagne, but its June my birthday month what better tip then to give you the benefits of using champagne for skin care?

Just like wine, champagne contains resveratrol, a potent antioxidant that can act as a shield against damage and provides serious anti-aging benefits. Champagne can be used as a toner to help promote clear skin, the polyphenols found in champagne help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Champagne contains tartaric acid, which helps balance out discoloration and can brighten your skin. Whether you sip it or dab it directly on your skin, you'll notice a difference.

The carbon dioxide in champagne acts as a gentle exfoliator to soothe dry skin. To get the benefits, I recommend pouring a glass into a hot bath with bath bubbles for an exfoliating and fizzy treat for your skin. Or if you’re really celebrating fill the tub with champagne

Aloe vera is a great natural treatment for dry hair or an itchy scalp. It has nourishing properties, and the tons of vitamins and minerals that are present keep your hair strong and healthy. Because of aloe vera’s antibacterial and antifungal properties, it also helps with dandruff, and the gel’s enzymes can rid the scalp of dead cells and promote the regeneration of skin tissue around the hair follicles.

Some evidence in humans and animals suggests that aloe vera is able to alleviate the chronic hyperglycemia and perturbed lipid profile that are common among people with diabetes and are major risk factors for cardiovascular complications

Imagine laughter being able to extend your life and offer brighter skin. Research suggest that laughter can effect you immune system in a positive way, laughing more often can result in clear eyes, brighter skin and healthier hair, even lessen cancer cells, the hormones released during laughing help produce collagen which helps with tighter and brighter appearing skin.

It acts as a natural anti-ageing agent that helps you look younger, active and also makes you fit, both mentally and physically. This is because it enhances blood flow to the face and reduces stress (which affects your skin tone and elasticity, causing wrinkles) and provides a natural glow.

Laughing enhances blood flow to the heart and improves the functioning of blood vessels, which ultimately offers protection against cardiovascular health complications like heart attack.

Lets face it, Hot water makes us believe that we are "super" clean, it relaxes us, and it’s the norm when it comes to skin and hair care, who would’ve known that COLD water would have more positive effects on our skin and over all health?

When talking about hair and skin, one of the best and most natural ways to maintain and persevere your appearance is with cold showers and facial rinses. Hot water has the tendency to dry out our skin, so it’s best to use cold water to tighten your cuticles and pores, which will prevent them from getting clogged.

Cold water can improve circulation by encouraging blood to surround our organs, which can then help combat some problems of the skin and heart. As cold water hits the body, it's ability to get blood-circulating leads the arteries to more efficiently pump blood.

Who doesn’t love cherries? They are delicious and beneficial to hour over all health and skincare. Cherries are an amazing source of vitamin a, B, C & E which means there little fruits a d a sufficient multivitamin that helps keep the skin tight, healthy and vibrant.

The consumption of cherries and cherries juice have a direct effect on the long term care of your skin and over all health, great for heart care and dark spots, crazy combination of pros.

Cherries are a very rich source of anti-oxidants, known as Anthocyanins, which are proven to be cancer-eliminating agents. Being endowed with the highest level of anti-oxidants, in comparison to other fruits, it helps in slowing down the ageing process by fighting those free radicals present in the body, which make the skin look older.

So if you haven’t been finding ways to incorporate cherries into you diet now is the time to start juicing and using them as a quick snack, staying young a vibrant is a cherry away.

The free radicals present in the environment are responsible for the formation of wrinkles, redness, pigmentation and fine lines on the skin. Antioxidants in cranberry juice combat the free radicals by supplying the missing electrons, reducing the damage caused and slowing down the aging process. The high vitamin C content in cranberry juice is extremely vital for the production of collagen in the body, which is responsible for the healthy functioning of the tissues. This is beneficial in preventing the occurrence of scurvy and other related

With its high concentration of antioxidants, vitamins C, B3 and B5, drinking cranberry juice everyday not only enhances the turnover of cells, but also shields them against any damage caused due to environmental factors. The acidic nature of cranberry juice also helps people with oily skin.

The enzymes present in this fruit exfoliate dead skin and unclog the sebaceous glands, which prevent the formation of sebum. The antiseptic and antifungal properties of this juice prevent dandruff, psoriasis and other scalp-related problems

Cranberry juice, when applied topically on the scalp, helps to get rid of these conditions.The vitamin C in cranberry juice is an essential nutrient to treat damaged hair and prevent a variety of hair disorders. Cranberry juice can help to combat alopecia and male baldness.

I’m dairy free because dairy is bad for the human body in more ways then it is good when consumed, but I will milk a cow for skin care, Yes! Milk can do wonders for your face, it hydrates dry skin, exfoliates mature skin, soothes irritated skin and lightens dark skin.

Wondering how can milk cleanse your skin? Milk has a unique ability to remove the oil-soluble impurities with the help of fat-soluble enzyme lipase, protein based impurities with the help of protease and dead skin cells with lactic acid. To use milk for washing your face (non-acne prone skin only), massage milk on face followed by wiping with the wet cotton and pat dry. Milk lightens your skin by promoting the shedding of pigmented skin cells, or reducing tan, dark spots and dark patches.

People with sensitive skin often look for a cleanser that can calm their red, irritated skin. Guess what? Milk is just apt for you! Stop all the skincare products when your skin is irritated and massage milk twice daily on your face (non-acne prone skin only) followed by wiping with the wet cotton and pat dry. This not only cleanses but also soothes and moisturizes your irritated skin

Upon exposure to air, ooze is formed which is a well-researched antiseptic. Therefore, eucalyptus oil is used for healing wounds, ulcers, burns, cuts, abrasions and sores. It is also an effective salve for insect bites and stings. Eucalyptus oil, also known as ‘Nilgiri tel‘ (Hindi) is one ingredient that can have far-reaching effects on our overall well-being. This amazing oil is obtained from the dried leaves of the eucalyptus tree. These sweet-scented leaves are steam-distilled to make the oil. This oil is a colorless liquid with a strong woody and sweet scent.

Eucalyptus oil is so beneficial for our health that it’s surprising that not many people are aware of it. Eucalyptus oil can be used as, analgesic, antibacterial, anti-Infectious, anti-Inflammatory, antiviral agent, antispasmodic, and Insecticidal. Eucalyptus oil can give you the soft, blemish-free skin you so desire!

Living with and managing seborrheic dermatitis can be frustrating and hopeless let alone managing it naturally…

That’s right I’ve learned to manage seborrheic dermatitis natural is it easy? no, is it doable? Yes! In general if you are diagnosed with this condition the first thing you’ll learn is that is it not curable but it is manageable. You’ll have some days were you are doing little to no maintenance and some days where it may take up to 15mins to look presentable. I’ve been to a total of three dermatologists to attempt to help with my unsightly and uncomfortable condition; every last one of their recommendations was medicated soap and steroid lotion or cream of some sort.

What is it? Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that mainly affects your scalp. It causes scaly patches, red skin and stubborn dandruff. Seborrheic dermatitis can also affect oily areas of the body, such as the face, upper chest and back. This particular condition doesn’t affect your overall health but it can be extremely uncomfortable and slightly embarrassing, even though you’re not contagious no one likes the sight of scaly red skin.

Treating this condition natural is going to be as easy as your skin allows it to be. First you need to identify your triggers, for some people its diet, seasons, particular products, and even stress. I find that my triggers are diet and stress. Once you locate what some of your triggers are, attempt to eliminate them to the best of your ability.

There are two things that I find extremely helpful for managing my condition besides elimination of my triggers. The first is something I like to call an olive oil wash, and the second is moisturizing nightly with either a pure tea tree and carrot oil mixture or a all natural whipped Shea butter.

I tend to whip my own Shea with different natural oils, depending on what’s available in our fair trade markets and what purposes they serve in the maintenance and treatment of the skin.

Its no secret that I’m antiperspirant and slightly anti-deodorant (I’ll explain), antiperspirants are created to keep you from sweating! There is nothing normal or natural about NOT sweating, if you have read any of my past post on skin care and healthy living I encourage SWEAT, its needed to help detox and open pores not to mention it’s the body’s natural way of cooling off and alerting you that hydration and cooling down is needed.

Antiperspirants are designed to prevent the body from producing sweat, active chemicals are there to penetrate the skin and block sweat from reaching the surface. Aluminum is one of the active ingredient found in most antiperspirants. Aluminum blocks the pores so that sweat cannot pass through. Some types of antiperspirants contain forms of aluminum, which have been found to interact with sweat to cause yellow staining on clothes. We have all seen this before on a friend or ourselves and wondered where the yellow came from. Well, mix an aluminum complex and sweat and there is the answer.

In addition it changes the microbial life that lives on you. New research finds that antiperspirant and deodorant can significantly influence both the type and quantity of bacterial life found in the human armpit’s “microbiome.” Antiperspirants and deodorant affect the bacterial balance in your armpits, which actually leads to more pungent-smelling sweat.

Additionally, some dyes and fragrances found in antiperspirants and deodorants have been seen to cause allergic reactions and skin irritations. This is another reason to go ‘natural’ if you can.

Some natural deodorants are Tom’s, Milk Cosmetics & Crystal Deodorant Stick, to name a few.